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stick the knife in
Language:
en
1.
United States
United Kingdom
Informal
Colloquial
To betray, harm, or undermine someone, especially by a treacherous action or backstabbing behavior.
2.
United States
United Kingdom
Informal
Colloquial
To make a deliberately hurtful, cutting remark intended to wound emotionally.
3.
Global
Neutral
Literal
To stab someone with a knife; to pierce or wound physically with a knife.
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